North Star x Ralfy 11 Year Old Blended Malt / Macmillan Charity Bottling Blended Whisky vs TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

North Star x Ralfy 11 Year Old Blended Malt / Macmillan Charity Bottling Blended WhiskyTB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryNorth StarThompson Bros.
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS6 yr
Price£67.95£42.95
Rating5.00/5

North Star x Ralfy 11 Year Old Blended Malt / Macmillan Charity Bottling Blended Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

North Star x Ralfy 11 Year Old Blended Malt / Macmillan Charity Bottling Blended Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £68.

For beginners: North Star x Ralfy 11 Year Old Blended Malt / Macmillan Charity Bottling Blended Whisky is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

North Star x Ralfy 11 Year Old Blended Malt / Macmillan Charity Bottling Blended Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£67.95 vs £42.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£42.95 vs £67.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy North?

North Star x Ralfy 11 Year Old Blended Malt / Macmillan Charity Bottling Blended Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Who should buy TB/BSW?

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Cooked Fruit

Only North Star x Ralfy 11 Year Old Blended Malt / Macmillan Charity Bottling Blended Whisky

Malt ExtractVanillaToasted

Only TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SherriedNuttyHoneyTobacco

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